The NDA Group has a vacancy for a D&I Manager to join their busy team, hybrid working from one of their offices in Cumbria, Warrington, Harwell or London.
The role of the D&I Manager is a critical enabler underpinning the group’s mission, strategy and operating framework. We have an ambitious D&I vision and a transformative programme over the next 5 years. The D&I CoE drives the delivery of the Group NDA Inclusion strategy through the NDA and operating companies.
This work is supported and governed by: NDA Board, Sustainability and Governance Committee, Group Leadership Team, D&I Council, People Strategy Board and D&I Delivery Group and multiple internal and external stakeholders. The D&I CoE also represents the NDA on external nuclear and government forums and sector partnerships. You will support the Group Head of D&I with implementation of Group NDA Inclusion Strategy and delivery of improvement plans for the NDA and operating companies.
- Manage and lead delivery of Inclusion Strategy, annual plans, projects and initiatives across the group
- Champion D&I across the NDA and operating companies with key stakeholders, leaders, employees, and externally with sector partners
- Collaborate across the NDA group, within nuclear sector and with stakeholders, as well as, identifying and sharing learning and good practice
- Build successful stakeholder relationships to facilitate the embedding of the Inclusion strategy commitments, goals and targets at a group and local level
- Provide support to the NDA Group Head of D&I and represent the D&I Centre of Expertise at internal and external meetings.
- Manage key D&I projects aligned to strategic priorities, delivery plan and supporting the national nuclear sector D&I commitments.
- Support the D&I Council and D&I Delivery Group, and engage internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategy goals and provide assurance on progress.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key external suppliers and subject matter expert organisations
- Produce key HR / D&I related policies and guidance to ensure D&I is embedded into people policies and processes across the employee lifecycle
- Analyse data to provide a narrative and reports on progress for: Board, Committees, HR Governance, Accounting Officer Reviews, Group Business Updates, project management updates, group key targets etc
- Prepare papers, slide decks and presentations for Board, Committees, Group Leadership Team, People Strategy Board, D&I Council, D&I Delivery Group, D&I CoE etc.
- Collaborate with D&I leads, HR Teams, Communications Team and employee networks to support the of delivery of group wide initiatives, campaigns, events and training
- Implement and manage core D&I strategies, plan activities to deliver impact and outcomes across the group. Lead key D&I projects and work streams to deliver on plan commitments.
- Shares and demonstrates the NDA values of, Respect, Openness, Collaboration, Performance and Creativity.
- Proven experience in diversity and inclusion delivery, project management or human resources, ideally in a range of settings and delivery positions.
- Experience of working in an HR, D&I, Communications, project management or strategy / policy environment with an understanding of D&I issues in relation to people strategy / policies and employment practices.
- Passionate about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, with an ability to translate this into plans, policies and initiatives that make a difference.
- Experience of working across complex organisation(s) and leading multiple stakeholders to joint outcomes. Ability to engage with a range of stakeholders including employees, non-executive directors, senior leaders, TUs, D&I Council, D&I Delivery Group etc.
- Strong planning skills with proven experience of managing projects. Ability to organise, prioritise and multi-task and work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to prepare reports, give presentations, and have an attention to detail.
- Experience of data analysis and presenting results and findings.
- Experience of organising and facilitating meetings, events, workshops, conferences, seminars
- Ability and preference for working collaboratively, a good team player.
- Understands how to manage confidential and sensitive data / information.
- Ability to work pro-actively, look ahead and operate without close supervision
- Confidence to speak up in meetings and challenge appropriately
- Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion
- IT Proficient, specifically MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- CIPD or management qualification or degree or other qualifications an advantage but not essential. Continuous professional development and commitment to learning is an advantage.
